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Wayne County Humane Society

Animal shelter in Fairfield, IL

We are 1 of 3 Humane Society AND Animal Control facilities in the state of Illinois. We are a private organization that is contracted with our county and several localities within our county to provide animal control services. We have 2 full time employees and 2 part time employees that care for our furry friends daily.

Contact
Address
518 SE 4th Street
Fairfield, IL 62837
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518 SE 4th Street

Fairfield, IL 62837

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Adoptable pets at Wayne County Humane Society

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shelly

Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Fairfield, IL
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ellie may

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Fairfield, IL
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Jugghead

Basset Hound/Bluetick Coonhound

Male, Adult
Fairfield, IL
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duke

Rottweiler/Labrador Retriever

Male
Fairfield, IL
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chancy

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female
Fairfield, IL
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merch

Boxer/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Fairfield, IL

Shelter FAQs

We serve Wayne County, Illinois, in its entirety. We also serve the Mill Shoals, Illinois, village.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 3. Pay Fee
  • 4. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our adoption fees range from $35-$125, which includes a microchip. If the dog/cat is not vaccinated or spayed/neutered before adoption, you have 30 days to set appointment and return paperwork to WCHS. We also require a copy of your drivers license to attach to your adoption file.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Wayne County Humane Society

Clay County Animal Rescue & Shelter

14400 Hwy. 45,
Louisville, IL 62858

Pittyness Foster and Rescue

314 W 2nd St,
Mount Carmel, IL 62863

Jefferson County Animal Control

107 E Perkins,
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864

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Sleigh

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Evansville, IN
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Bandit

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 11 mos
Evansville, IN
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Koda

Australian Shepherd/Catahoula Leopard Dog

Male, Puppy
Enfield, IL
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Lola

Anatolian Shepherd/Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 2 yrs 5 mos
Evansville, IN
Special Needs
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Noah

Border Collie

Male, Young
Evansville, IN
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Tillie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Evansville, IN

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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